strictlysupreme Chapter 253 Rumors
Chapter 253 Rumors
After the last class, everyone was leaving except him, who remained seated, pretending to be reading a book.
A classmate walked over and patted Lin on the shoulder, saying, "Huaizhi, studying is important, but you also need to eat."
For several days in a row, he has seen people eating only cornbread. How can this continue?
Lin Huaizhi closed the book, looking somewhat awkward. "I...I'll go right now."
After saying that, he clenched his fist and walked out. He only turned back after confirming that no one from his class was at the academy gate.
That classmate suddenly appeared out of nowhere again, "You've already eaten, Huaizhi? So fast?"
Lin Huaizhi froze. This person was really annoying. Why did he always have to meddle in other people's business?
What does it matter to him whether he ate or not, and what he ate?
The classmate seemed to have noticed something, so he put his arm around his shoulder and said, "I'm going to eat at that new restaurant on East Street. Why don't you come with me?"
Lin Huaizhi wanted to refuse, but his stomach rumbled, and his classmate simply pulled him away.
When he arrived at the entrance of Baiweizhai, the aroma of food wafted out and he couldn't help but sniff.
As soon as he entered, Wen Zizhou saw that he disliked him, but there were other people around.
In addition, his sister told him that the customer is always right, and if things get really bad, he can just deal with someone else.
It seems unlikely that a pretty boy like Lin Huaizhi would do something like inviting someone to dinner.
Lin Huaizhi didn't hold back when his classmate said, "Order whatever you like," and immediately ordered four of their signature dishes.
Having not eaten his fill for several days, he disregarded all etiquette and simply grabbed his chopsticks and began to eat voraciously.
Finally, he lay there comfortably, rubbing his stomach and licking his lips, while his classmate had only eaten half a full meal.
He didn't pay the bill for a long time, and Lin Huaizhi, after resting, even finished the whole pot of fruit tea that had been given to him.
"Classes are about to start at the academy, we..."
The classmate thought to himself that he used to invite others to eat with him.
In the end, everyone was vying to pay, and he ate quite a few free meals.
Why is it that when it comes to Lin Huaizhi, there's still a metaphorical reference to him?
"Have you finished eating? Please pay at the counter over there."
Seeing that the two of them were sitting there without moving, and that no more food had been served after their plates were empty, Zhou Yun assumed they had already eaten, so she came over to remind them.
It's peak dining time right now, and there are still many people queuing up behind us.
The classmate, somewhat embarrassed, picked up his almost empty cup of fruit tea and said, "We're leaving right away."
He remained seated, and Lin Huaizhi did not speak again.
Hearing that the tea was free, I asked for another pot.
The two of them finished the whole pot of fruit tea, but they still sat there and wouldn't leave.
Zhou Yun ran over and repeated herself, but received the same answer.
Having no other choice, she went upstairs to find Wen Luozhi, who was the only one available at the moment.
"Sister Luo Zhi, there are two scholars downstairs who finished their meal but haven't left or paid their bill."
"The customers behind me are already urging me on, and I don't know what to say."
Wen Luozhi put down the account book in her hand and followed her downstairs. At first, she was wondering if the students of the academy should be busy eating and going back to class.
Why is it sitting there and not moving?
Upon seeing that it was Lin Huaizhi, it became immediately clear.
Judging from this, they're both waiting for the other to pay for the meal.
She stepped forward and slammed the abacus on the table. "Four dishes, one soup, three bowls of white rice, and one plate of dim sum, totaling two taels and one mace. Please settle the bill."
"There are other customers waiting, we can't afford to offend them."
As soon as she finished speaking, several displeased voices rang out, "Hurry up and leave after you finish eating, I have something to do later."
Lin Huaizhi blushed and looked at Wen Luozhi with a completely different expression. His classmate didn't respond.
"Luo'er, look at what happened before..."
"Two taels and one mace," he said, but before he could finish, Wen Luozhi pushed the abacus forward again, and the people in line became impatient.
"What's wrong with these two young scholars? Are they trying to dine and dash?"
"Hey? Why does he look so familiar? Isn't that young scholar my son's classmate?"
An older woman looked at the classmate and said it out loud. Upon hearing this, the classmate was shocked and quickly got up to pay the bill.
If he eats and then refuses to pay the bill, and this gets back to his classmates, wouldn't his reputation be ruined?
After all, people think he's generous and often treats others to meals, even though in the end, it's always the other person who pays.
He paid the money reluctantly, regretting that he shouldn't have made that boastful statement about eating whatever he wanted.
I'll just order two bowls of rice and some pickled vegetables to fill my stomach! Now I've tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.
On the way back, Lin Huaizhi tried to talk to him, but he barely responded.
When they arrived at the academy gate, he couldn't hold back any longer. "You said you know the owner of that restaurant?"
Seeing that he was finally willing to say a few more words, Lin Huaizhi suppressed his displeasure and said with a sad expression, "Yes."
"She used to like me, but I don't know why she suddenly threw a tantrum. I think this time it was unintentional."
Please don't be angry.
He secretly felt sorry for his classmate, but when he looked up, he found that his classmate was long gone.
How dare they give him such a hard time!
It's just one meal with you, is it really worth making such a fuss? When he becomes successful in the future, he'll definitely eat more, better, and more expensive food than this!
That brat, she actually embarrassed him in front of so many people.
Why weren't you so arrogant when you were begging him on your knees before?
That classmate was probably furious, so he went back and spread the word that the owner of Baiweizhai was in love with Lin Huaizhi.
What a joke! They run such a big restaurant, and you're just a poor scholar who can't even afford to pay the bill. What do they have in mind for you?
Besides, the boss was quite good-looking, and her whole demeanor was like that of a young lady from a wealthy family, making it even less likely that she would be interested in Lin Huaizhi, a man who looked poor and shabby.
His classmates were whispering amongst themselves, and Lu Bai frowned as he listened.
Isn't Luo Zhi the owner of Baiweizhai?
What kind of person is Lin Huaizhi? How could Luo Zhi fall for him?
The rumor naturally reached the neighbors, which angered Yan Che so much that he didn't pay attention in the last class of the afternoon.
"Which bastard spread this? I'll tear his mouth apart if I find out!"
That was ages ago! This little girl was so blinded by greed, why is she bringing it up now?
Isn't this going to tarnish the young girl's reputation?
Wen Zijin was displeased, but she didn't curse him out directly like he did. After thinking about it, she realized that besides Lin Huaizhi saying it himself, there was no one else who could have said it.
If Helian Yue were here, everything would be fine. He could have just come here and everything would have been fine. The more others try to explain, the more confused things become.
Lin Huaizhi had already become the focus of the academy because of Guo Wencai's matter, and now he is again.
It's unbelievable that a girl would be so devoted to such a man, even risking her life for him.
They had only encountered such things when looking at sketchbooks.
He must have had quite a bit of luck with women. How bad could the owner of a big restaurant be?
Lin Huai only realized later that the news had spread, but he was actually quite pleased with himself.
Because he loved seeing Wen Zijin want to hit him but couldn't.
That night, he went out to use the restroom, but before he even got there, his head was covered, and then a hail of fists rained down on him.
He tried to call for help but was beaten until he could only whimper. Wen Zijin had beaten him enough and pulled Yan Che away. Yan Che was still not satisfied and gave him another kick before leaving.
For an entire night, no one noticed that Lin Huaizhi was missing. It was the cleaning lady of the academy who discovered it and sent him back.